Garmin eTrex GPS

Seems like GPS devices have become an essential tool among outdoor enthusiasts, geocachers and individuals who need navigation safety. With that, Garmin eTrex GPS has combined all the essential gps features to create an intuitive and easy to use gps unit, complete with rugged exterior and lightweight packaging to make it wearable or easy to carry. With its 4 inches by 2 inch dimensions, this pocket wonder can easily fit into the palm of your hand.

Designed as an entry-level mapping unit, eTrex offers basic navigational assistance with its small screen. With your navigational inputs, the device can easily connect the dots of your current position from your travel path.

Unlike other gps devices this practical hiking unit provides a turn by turn and spoken instruction on how you can reach your destination. With the use of a standards base map, you will be guided on the major bodies of water, cities, coastlines and interstate and national and state highways that come across your path.

If you need more or additional map information, you can upgrade your Garmin eTrex GPS using your computer and home internet connection.

To people who are in for some fun and adventure, this handheld gps unit can inspire a trail that transcends an extra safety margin that allows you to explore off the beaten path. Built for adventure, eTrex has five buttons, each correspond to a specific page actuation and data display mode. Gilded for one-hand operation, it goes well to your outdoor activities. Its all-weather hardware is made water-resistant to stand up to accidental splashes or dunking into the water.

As a mapping device, eTrex can last up to 22 hours with just a pair of AA batteries. So while you explore the great outdoors, it can provide you with up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Simply input the point where you want to go. Within seconds, the device will point you in the right direction. Now, as you managed to reach your destination, going back home would be easy.

Thanks to eTrex's TrackBack feature, a reverse navigational path is at hand, simply use the track back feature to help you navigate your way to your starting point. Track your progress from point to point with its digital training feature. Set waypoints along the way so you can also pass by the interesting locations you have passed on your way through.

Garmin eTrex GPS is also loaded with other practical features. In addition to its user-friendly navigational tools, it is also loaded with hunting and fishing calendars, sun and moon information, trip computer and area calculator.

But while it is not given an advanced feature on barometer altimeter and electronic compass capabilities, bringing along a magnetic compass will be necessary so you will not miss the important points of your hike.

Additional topographic maps would be a helpful informational supplement. All these features can be added in form of accessories or software upgrades. But bear in mind that eTrex has a limited memory capacity so only a portion of a map can be added at one time.

Though Garmin eTrex GPS is an inexpensive portable device, it has got all the important features that is suited to complement the needs of a casual hiker, and more. It may not carry all the advanced gps features; it carries the most intuitive controls. It is given an easy to follow geocaching format. Being about $300 to $400 cheaper than full-featured units, this device suits basic hiking and navigating needs, making it more preferred by typical weekend hikers and adventurers.

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